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Bad News For Stripers

Capt. John McMurray weighs in with a report from the winter ASMFC meeting over at Reel-Time.com.

From the Article "Yesterday, the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board passed a motion by a narrow 8 to 7 margin to create an addendum to increase commercial harvest. The swing state was Maryland, which voted against the commercial rollover at the last meeting but for the commercial increase at this one (explain that one to me). The motion came from Augustine of New York and was seconded by Johnston from North Carolina"

Distributed at the Request of Rep. Bruce MacDonald

Why a Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry?

It's a Federal Requirement

• As part of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, a National Saltwater Angler Registry is being created so NOAA can gather key information from saltwater sport fishermen
• If Maine doesn't act, the Federal Government will.
• On January 1, 2011, Maine residents will be required to purchase a saltwater fishing license through the federal government.
• The estimated cost for this will be between $15 and $25, and none of the money will come to Maine.
• Every Atlantic coastal state except Maine and New Jersey has enacted their own paid registry.

Support LD 1432 - Maine's Saltwater Fishing Registry

• Keep the money in Maine.
• It's cheaper - Under LD 1432 Maine residents will pay $5 and non-residents will pay $15.
• Maine residents under age 16 are exempt and anglers over 70 only have to register once for $10 and they will be lifetime registry members.
• LD 1432 ensures the state can manage the fisheries and enforce Federal requirements without sending our money to Washington.
• Managing Maine's recreational saltwater fisheries responsibly costs money.
• LD 1432 ensures the state has the resources to protect and enhance important fish habitat.
• Funding will be used specifically for saltwater recreational fishing - enforcement, administration, science and habitat.
• 50% of Maine's saltwater anglers are non-residents who would be contributing directly to the management of our marine resources.
• LD 1432 is strongly supported by the Maine Lobstermen's Association, the Maine Association of Charterboat Captains, and leading coastal guides, as well as by the Coastal Conservation Association-Maine, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and The Nature Conservancy.

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